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BJ56 UVD

2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5

Black Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,164 mi
Last recorded53,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK513,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGs 500 FK5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 53,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,267 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 50,264 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cylinder leaking fluid all around / on exhaust / on rear shock (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame rusty and heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame rusty and heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm rusty and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 47,265 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 47,250 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 41,928 miles

Front Indicators insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2020 29,838 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 20,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 14,030 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 11,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 11,186 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 9,161 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 8,627 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 21 Jun 2014 8,616 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2013 8,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 7,200 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 7,200 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,703 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 6,508 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gs 500 FK5?

Based on 2,076 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
975
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Drive chain excessively loose 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Full Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 reliability report

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BJ56 UVD is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 in Black with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 UVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Suzuki Gs 500 FK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 UVD is a 2006 Suzuki Gs 500 FK5, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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